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Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream. - La Bamba
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Title: La Bamba

Release Date: 24 Jul 1987

Runtime: 1h 48m

Genre: Drama, Music

Director: New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures

Production Companies: New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures

Overview: Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob, and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.

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Average Vote: 7.24 (714 votes)

Cast

  • Ritchie Valens: Lou Diamond Phillips
  • Donna Ludwig: Danielle von Zerneck
  • Rosie Morales: Elizabeth Peña
  • Connie Valenzuela: Rosanna DeSoto
  • Bob Morales: Esai Morales
  • Bob Keane: Joe Pantoliano
  • Buddy Holly: Marshall Crenshaw
  • Eddie Cochran: Brian Setzer
  • Lelo: Daniel Valdez
  • Jackie Wilson: Howard Huntsberry
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